Mainland Mustangs 

August 22, 2026

2025: 

• 7-5 
• Lost to Cedar Creek in the South Jersey Group 3 sectional final, beat Burlington Township in the semifinals, and beat Ocean City in the quarterfinals 
• Wins included Cherokee, Ocean City, and Delsea 
• Losses were to Winslow, Atlantic City, Millville, and St Augustine 
• Scored 321 points for a 26.75 average 
• Allowed 200 points for a 16.67 average 

Graduation: 

• WR/DB Jake Blum – Delaware 
• TE Andrew Gilman – U Penn 
• K Nate Kashey – U Penn 
• QB John Franchini – U Penn for sprint football 
• OL/DL Tatum McBall – Bryant 
• RB/LB Chase Hoag – Muhlenberg (Pa.) 
• OL/LB Colt Russo – John Carroll (Oh.) 
• LB Brady Kallen – Stevenson (Md.) 
• WR/DB Liam Kennedy – West Chester (Pa.) for swimming 

*College choices are good until they enter the transfer portal 

Offense:  

• Formation: Spread Wing T 
• Returning Starters: 4 

Statistics courtesy of nj.com 

Quarterback:  

• Crew Russo, Sophomore, 6-1, 190 – projected starter 

Running Back:  

• Lucas DeBiaso, Senior, 5-11, 195 – 3-year starter at fullback; rushed for 528 yards and 4 touchdowns, and had 24 receptions for 204 yards and 1 touchdown 
• Ryder Watson, Freshman, 6-2, 185 – projected starter at wingback 
• AJ Goukler, Junior, 5-11, 175 – returning starter at wingback 
• Ben Barrett, Junior, 5-11, 170 – provides depth at fullback 

Wide Receiver: 

• Dallas Rowell, Senior, 6-2, 180 – projected starter at split end 
• Liam Geary, Junior, 6-0, 170 – part of the rotation 

Tight End: 

• Trent Roesch, Junior, 5-11, 185 – projected starter 
• Nick Colangelo, Sophomore, 6-5, 207 – will play in two-tight end formations 

Offensive Line: 

• Anthony Santos, Senior, 6-0, 225 – projected co-starter at left tackle; saw action 
• Zion Dawkins, Senior, 6-8, 282 – projected co-starter at left tackle 
• Leo Morales, Junior, 5-11, 220 – returning starter at left guard 
• Emmett Malia, Sophomore, 6-0, 197 – projected starter at center 
• Eban Kuhns, Senior, 6-0, 217 – returning starter at right guard 
• James Druding, Junior, 6-1, 227 – projected starter at right tackle 

Defense:  

• Formation: 3-4 
• Returning Starters: 3 

Defensive Line:  

• Anthony Santos, Senior, 6-0, 225 – projected starter at end 
• James Druding, Junior, 6-1, 227 – projected starter at end 
• Leo Morales, Junior, 5-11, 220 – part of the end rotation 
• Jaden Harvey, Junior, 6-2, 235 – part of the end rotation 
• Bryson Wright, Sophomore, 5-11, 257 – projected starter at nose guard 
• Eli Endicott, Junior, 5-10, 235 – part of the nose guard rotation 

Linebacker:  

• Trent Roesch, Junior, 5-11, 185 – projected starter on the outside 
• Nick Colangelo, Sophomore, 6-5, 207 – projected starter on the outside 
• Dallas Rowell, Senior, 6-2, 180 – part of the outside rotation 
• Eban Kuhns, Senior, 6-0, 217 – returning starter on the inside 
• Dean Yeager, Junior, 6-1, 193 – projected starter on the inside 
• Ben Barrett, Junior, 5-11, 170 – part of the inside rotation 

Secondary: 

• Lucas DeBiaso, Senior, 5-11, 195 – 3-year starter at strong safety 
• Liam Geary, Junior, 6-0, 170 – projected starter at free safety 
• Jacob Guerrieri, Freshman, 5-9, 160 – part of the safety rotation 
• AJ Goukler, Junior, 5-11, 175 – returning starter at cornerback 
• Nick Goukler, Sophomore, 5-10, 155 – projected starter at cornerback 
• Nick Blee, Junior, 5-10, 178 – part of the cornerback rotation 

Special Teams: 

• Sophomore Andre Voermans will be the punter, and he will kick off and kick long field goals, while sophomore Landon Meade will kick extra points and short field goals 
• The return men will be AJ Goukler and DeBiaso 
• Senior Brandon Reichert will be the long snapper 

Schedule: 

• Thursday, 8/27, Pleasantville at home 
• Friday, 9/4, Glassboro at home 
• Thursday, 9/10, at Seneca 
• Friday, 9/18, at Holy Spirit 
• Friday, 9/25, Ocean City at home 
• Friday, 10/2, Atlantic City at home 
• Thursday, 10/8, at Millville 
• Friday, 10/16, Cedar Creek at home 
• Friday, 10/23, at Camden 

Concerns:  

• Youth and inexperience 
• Tough schedule 

Recruiting: 

• DeBiaso has a Bucknell offer 
• The rest of the team will need film 

Coach’s Comments:   

“We had a tremendous offseason. Some of last year’s seniors started for three years, and new players have an opportunity. We have to be patient with their growth and development, and bring them along the right way.” – Head Coach Chuck Smith